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KCE Champions LLC @ KIPP Explore
- licensed capacity
- 151
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $167
- year first permitted
- 2024
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About KCE Champions LLC @ KIPP Explore
KCE Champions LLC @ KIPP Explore is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 8, 2024, for up to 151 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 151 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 151 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
KCE Champions LLC @ KIPP Explore has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Harris County has a median price of $167 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Infant
Center$185
Home daycare$164
Toddler
Center$172
Home daycare$155
Preschool
Center$167
Home daycare$153
School age
Center$156
Home daycare$144
State record
Inspection reports for KCE Champions LLC @ KIPP Explore
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 151 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2024
- License number
- #1783796
Summary
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 26, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 9 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected
- Records and paperwork 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- Food and nutrition 2
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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- Aug 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
May 21, 2026Complaint investigation3 rules cited
744.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
“The operation failed to share a copy of the incident report with the child's parents within 48 hours.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 27, 2026
744.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
“The operation failed to report the incident to Child Care Regulation within the required timeframe.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 26, 2026
744.909 - Access to Personnel Records
“The operation failed to provide staff training records and one child contact information to the CCI, as requested 3 times.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 26, 2026
Jan 15, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
744.3559(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“The operation could not provide a record of monthly fire drills.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 27, 2026
- Mar 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 30, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
744.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity
“Based on the evidence obtained the operation did not maintain supervision while students used the restroom.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 18, 2025
Aug 19, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
744.401(6) - Posting Requirements - Daily Menu, Including All Snacks and Meals Prepared or Served
“The required daily menu was not posted.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 21, 2024
- Feb 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 9, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
744.3559(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“The emergency practices shows that the last fire drill was conducted on 9/25/23.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 18, 2024
744.401(6) - Posting Requirements - Daily Menu, Including All Snacks and Meals Prepared or Served
“It was observed that the last menu posted in the operation is from 10/23.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 18, 2024
Oct 24, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
744.3501(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The fire inspection was not available to review during the inspection time.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 22, 2024
744.2501(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“There was not sanitation report to review during the inspection time.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 7, 2024
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Sep 12, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
744.605(11) - Required Admission Information-Physician Information
“Three children did not have available to review the physician's information in file.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 26, 2023
744.605(16) - Required Admission Information-Food Allergy Emergency Plan
“The children's food allergy plan was not available to review during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 26, 2023
744.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“The immunization records were not available to review during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 26, 2023
- Aug 4, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about KCE Champions LLC @ KIPP Explore
Is KCE Champions LLC @ KIPP Explore licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued February 8, 2024.
When was KCE Champions LLC @ KIPP Explore last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 26, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Has KCE Champions LLC @ KIPP Explore had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 5 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 8 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can KCE Champions LLC @ KIPP Explore care for?
151, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.
Does KCE Champions LLC @ KIPP Explore accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are KCE Champions LLC @ KIPP Explore's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does KCE Champions LLC @ KIPP Explore cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (832) 690-7243 to ask.
What is KCE Champions LLC @ KIPP Explore's phone number?
(832) 690-7243.
Where is KCE Champions LLC @ KIPP Explore?
5402 Lawndale St, Houston, TX 77023. The nearest other daycare we list is AAMA Sanchez High School, 1.1 miles away.